When I began singing, it was the first time I was happy in my life. As a baby, I would stop crying when I heard a great singer.

I prefer to work for my country in a free and independent way. I was born free, and I want to die free. I am always suspicious of ideology. Instead, I respect men with ideas.

I speak to God every day.

I love eating shabu-shabu in Japan - a kind of beef hotpot. But if you're talking about authentic, traditional food, then Italian cooking is one of the best in the world.

The activity of a singer that sings opera is similar to that of an athlete.

I like very much to ride horses. I like soccer, I have had a passion for boxing since I was a child, although it would be stupid for me to box.

When you sing and people want that you sing, then you can hope to be great.